Thursday, February 26, 2009

Debate 3: Iraq War

Respond with a for/against argument based on the following statement. Organize your argument logically and support your reasoning with at least 2 legitimate academic sources. Please keep your response to a maximum of 200 words (sources not included in word count).

The Bush administration's decision to invade Iraq was based on sound principles of just, preemptive warfare.

Debate 2: Drinking Age

The drinking age is a hotly contested issue, especially in some university circles. Some view the drinking age of 21 years as an issue of safety: university students under 21 will drink, but will drink more safely if it is sanctioned by law. Debate the validity of this claim bringing in other arguments to support your side.

Organize your argument logically and support your reasoning with reference to at least 1 news article or other source. Please keep your response to a maximum of 150 words.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Debate 1: Dress Code Video

Take a look at this video concerning dress codes, feel free to comment below.

**Note: Not to be used as a supporting source.**



Debate 1: Dress Code

Develop an argument for or against the implementation of a dress code in a public school. Please keep your response to a maximum of 100 words.